Business Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is hiring a Business Reporter for Washington, D.C. to cover the intersection of business and politics. You will write breaking news, enterprise pieces, and coordinate with editors to outfit The Hill’s business section for print and digital.

You’ll track economic reports, help assemble our Top Lobbyists list, and bring sharp angles on policy, taxes, and finance with strong deadlines and newsroom collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism or related field required.
• Experience in newsroom preferred; business and politics coverage a plus.
• Familiarity with Google Trends, SEO and real-time analytics is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Write breaking news and enterprise pieces for The Hill's business section.
• Coordinate with editors and reporters across beats to produce depth stories.
• Contribute to annual Top Lobbyists list and track economic and policy developments.

Skills

Communication skills

SEO awareness

Real-time analytics

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Google Trends

SEO tools

Analytics software

Job description

Business reporter The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is hiring a Business Reporter to cover the intersection of business and politics in Washington, D.C.

About the role: This position will be responsible for writing breaking news and enterprise stories for The Hill’s business section on a wide variety of topics, from taxes and the budget to finance, healthcare, technology, energy and other subjects. The business reporter will cover K Street and will be a key player in putting together The Hill’s annual Top Lobbyists list. We’re looking for someone who can look at business through the prism of politics to find insightful angles. Being able to coordinate with other reporters who specialize in areas such as healthcare, technology and energy is a must. This is a large beat that can encompass the administration, Congress, K Street and trends at the state level. A successful reporter in this role will be writing a mix of spot stories as well as longer feature stories and analysis. They will work closely with editors to fill a business section on days when our print newspaper is published. Strong communication skills and an ability to balance and prioritize are keys to success in the role.

Responsibilities include:

• Writing breaking news and larger enterprise stories for The Hill’s print edition and website in ways that highlight The Hill’s depth and reach a larger readership.
• Compiling our Top Lobbyists list, which is published at the end of the calendar year.
• Keeping track of economic reports and news coming from the administration and Congress.

Skills and qualifications: A degree in journalism or a related field is required, as is previous newsroom experience. Previous experience covering business and politics is a plus. Candidates should have good instincts for understanding what readers want and be able to produce error‑free, clean journalism on a tight timetable. Basic familiarity with Google Trends, SEO skills and real‑time analytics is helpful.

Salary Range: $62,500.00 - $65,000.00 based upon experience

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Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

About The Hill Established in 1994, The Hill is the country's definitive digital source for non‑partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it's known as an essential, agenda‑setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill's trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other political news brand in America. Our properties include TheHill.com, reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill's print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions.

About Nexstar Media Group Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.